Wellness...Your Choice Milwaukee

The City of Milwaukee is committed to supporting the health, wellness and safety of its employees and their families. The City’s Wellness program includes a wide range of programs, services and resources including an onsite wellness center, traveling wellness center sites, year round coaching, access to registered dieticians, educational sessions, group fitness classes and department specific initiatives as well as an onsite Workplace Clinic and Injury Prevention Clinic. The City's goal is to establish a workplace culture that enhances employee lives and offers all the tools necessary to meet employees wherever they’re at on their road to good health, making sure employees are well at work, well at home and well into retirement.

Due to the latest developments with the COVID-19 outbreak, the City is taking every precaution to keep employees safe, including temporarily transitioning all in person health and wellness programming (aside from the Workplace Clinic) to telephonic and virtual options. See below for the latest wellness services, activities and programs.

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As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, a number of in-person services have been temporarily suspended including FastCare clinic services. The Onsite Workplace Clinic remains open to employees and spouses. In-person and virtual visits are available. To get started, call the clinic 414-777-3413 and they will walk you through the process to schedule a virtual visit or set up an in-person visit. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call the clinic 414-777-3413 and do not visit the clinic in-person.

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This service is completely voluntary and employees/spouses can unsubscribe at any time. No replies can be sent through this service. Contact derbenefits@milwaukee.gov or derwellness@milwaukee.gov for questions or call 414-286-3184.

Click here for important COVID-19 benefits updates, including information regarding costs for COVID-19 testing and treatment, virtual visits and telehealth visits for employees enrolled in the City's UnitedHealthcare health plan. Additional changes are likely as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Updated information will be provided as it is available.

Healthy Rewards Program

Healthy Rewards is an incentive based program where participants complete 75, 100, or 125 points and earn $150, $250 or $350 in a Health Reimbursement Account. Employees and spouses must complete the Health Appraisal to be eligible to participate in the Healthy Rewards program.

Injury Prevention Clinic

Virtual visits for preventive measures to address new strains, muscle and joint issues before they become more serious. This is a FREE resource to City employees and spouses regardless of insurance coverage. Call 414-777-3413 to schedule a virtual visit appointment.

Onsite Nurse Liaison Overview

Wellness Programs

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Prevention Support Group - meets virtually the first Wednesday of each month

Onsite Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City of Milwaukee offers an onsite EAP program that offers confidential counseling, assessment and referral services for employees and families when they need help navigating resources for any situation affecting their life.

Sanvello App

Financial Wellness

The City of Milwaukee Deferred Compensation Plan allows employees to put aside funds from each paycheck to save for retirement on a voluntary basis. Questions: 844-360-MDCP (844-360-6327) or DEFCOM@milwaukee.gov.

Wellwaukee Newsletters

Wellwaukee is a quarterly newsletter that provides the latest information on the City's benefits and wellness programs to help keep employees informed on the resources available to be well at work, well at home and well into retirement.

UnitedHealthcare Resources

The City's healthcare partner, UnitedHealthcare offers a number of resources to help employees get the most out of their health benefits. More UHC resources are available on www.milwaukee.gov/benefits.